Republicans pushed through a budget plan with a $70 billion increase for immigration enforcement after an overnight session in which they beat back Democratic proposals aimed at lowering costs.
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Combative, Defensive and Occasionally Contrite, Kennedy Walks a Fine Line
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn four days of congressional testimony, the health secretary sought to please the White House and his MAHA base at the same time.
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Republican majorities are at odds on big issues as the Senate resorts to extraordinary measures to pass homeland security funding over a Democratic blockade.
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A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.
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new video loaded: Virginia Voters Approve New Map Favoring Democrats Virginia voters approved a new map that could flip four House seats away from Republicans going into the 2026 midterm …
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President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a war had he left …
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Trump Seeks Suitors for Spirit Airlines While Dismissing Another Merger
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit.
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Supreme Court Reviews F.C.C.’s Enforcement Power Against Communications Companies
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to …
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As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s Labor Secretary, Steps Down Amid Internal Investigation
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLori Chavez-DeRemer was facing multiple scandals and an internal inquiry into charges of misconduct.